Historical Events
"Davis Rules"
"Davis Rules" with Jonathan Winters & Randy Quaid premieres on ABC-TV
Perry, Jenkins and Carew Elected
Gaylord Perry, Ferguson Jenkins & Rod Carew elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
- Tamas Darnyi swims world record 400m medley (4:12.36)
Famous Birthdays
- Asuka Hinoi, Japanese J-pop singer, and actress, born in Osaka, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Steve Clark, English rock guitarist (Def Leppard), dies at 30
1991 Highlights
About January 8, 1991
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 2 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Justify My Love - Madonna
- #1 Song: Bring Your Daughter...To The Slaughter - Iron Maiden